Welcome to the MacNN Forums.

AgBlue · Mar 10, 2005, 11:12 PM

I know this topic has been talked to death.. but.. Has anyone tried the KByte or the Patriot brands from outpost? Then are found under Memory>Notebooks>PC-2700

Both are 1gb sticks.
The KByte is $149.99
The Patriot is $179.99

Outpost PC2700 Memory

Also, any updates on the eWiz brands? Thanks.

AgBlue

Garage81 · Mar 11, 2005, 11:57 AM

i ordered monday like others did, and my fedex page is still showing the ram in Sacremento, as it has for the last 3 days.

grrr.

it says estimated delivery of tomorrow, so hopefully it still gets here !

furio · Mar 11, 2005, 12:08 PM

I ordered the 1GB Samsung from eWiz on 3/4/2005 and received it 3/9/2005. Just put it in last night...

Everything works great on my system (PB 12" 1.5 Superdrive), easy install. System seems zippy, or could just be my imagination.

I'm happy with the purchase from eWiz.

Garage81 · Mar 11, 2005, 01:53 PM

well, hope fedex is just being lazy on the updates

ill report in asap once my 1gig stick arrives from ewiz.

[APi]TheMan · Mar 11, 2005, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by Garage81:
well, hope fedex is just being lazy on the updates

ill report in asap once my 1gig stick arrives from ewiz.

My $250 stick of generic stuff has been in my 15" Aluminum 1.25GHz Powerbook for a week now I think. Everything's running fine. NewEgg's $28 restocking fee sucks, but I'm just glad everything's said and done...

Garage81, I hope your cheap RAM performs better than my initial purchase. I won't trust cheap RAM again for a long time.

Garage81 · Mar 11, 2005, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by [APi]TheMan:
My $250 stick of generic stuff has been in my 15" Aluminum 1.25GHz Powerbook for a week now I think. Everything's running fine. NewEgg's $28 restocking fee sucks, but I'm just glad everything's said and done...

Garage81, I hope your cheap RAM performs better than my initial purchase. I won't trust cheap RAM again for a long time.

my "cheap" ram is samsung brand, so hopefully it works. im more worried on it getting here tho, fedex hasnt updated the tracking page in 4 days

socalmac · Mar 11, 2005, 07:49 PM

Just put the eWiz ram in... Seems to be working just fine. Mine showed up the next day. It could be due to my location..

Enjoy it, It is nice to have a laptop that is capable of running up to 2gigs of ram.

Garage81 · Mar 13, 2005, 03:23 PM

came in, ran the extended test, ran through perfectly.

1.5 is way zippier than 512. the difference is VERY noticeable.

NicholasX · Mar 14, 2005, 05:47 PM

My 1 GB DIMM from NewEgg came in today. So far it's working great. I'm gonig to go ahead and run MemTest on it just to be certain. So far a really great deal at $167.

SE5907 · Mar 14, 2005, 09:33 PM

I just received my 1GB KingMax SODIMM from Newegg.com too. Seems great so far. How many times do you need to run MemTest? I've already ran the Apple Hardware Test 3 times and MemTest once. I've read that people run these several times, but have heard different things. Any advice is appreciated.

Garage81 · Mar 14, 2005, 11:25 PM

i ran the extended test only once on my 1gb samsung stick from ewiz.

it passed great.

should i run it more than once? o_O

wedgewood · Mar 15, 2005, 12:24 AM

one time test is enough.

99RedSi · Mar 15, 2005, 06:09 PM

Oh no! Ewiz.com doesn't have the Samsung 1GB SO-DIMM anymore .. they simply don't have it listed!

Does anyone know where else I can get this (besides Apple) ? I was going to buy it on Friday

.

gator · Mar 16, 2005, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by 99RedSi:
Oh no! Ewiz.com doesn't have the Samsung 1GB SO-DIMM anymore .. they simply don't have it listed!

Does anyone know where else I can get this (besides Apple) ? I was going to buy it on Friday .

I believe OWC has them.

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Samsung/27SAMSO1GB/

[APi]TheMan · Mar 18, 2005, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by 99RedSi:
Oh no! Ewiz.com doesn't have the Samsung 1GB SO-DIMM anymore .. they simply don't have it listed!

Does anyone know where else I can get this (besides Apple) ? I was going to buy it on Friday .

Heh, I just saw this deal for 1GB SODIMM Kingston PC2700. $130 after a $20 mail-in rebate:

I didn't get a direct link cuz I'm not buyin' any. Plus, all the details are right here: http://www.slickdeals.net/#p5870

wedgewood · Mar 18, 2005, 06:07 PM

ewiz comes back with a lower price, $183.34.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=D333SO1GSO

hurry up before it is sold out.

jamito · Mar 18, 2005, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by [APi]TheMan:
Heh, I just saw this deal for 1GB SODIMM Kingston PC2700. $130 after a $20 mail-in rebate:

I didn't get a direct link cuz I'm not buyin' any. Plus, all the details are right here: http://www.slickdeals.net/#p5870

Here is the direct link http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4389075 . Wondering if anyone has used the Kingston Memory? I know people in this forum have talked about kingmax and samsung, but just curious if people have used kingston.

chabig · Mar 18, 2005, 11:46 PM

I just ordered one. Kingston is a well respected brand.

Chris

MacAttack418 · Mar 21, 2005, 12:04 AM

man did the rebate for the kingston memory end yesturday? one day to late o well

chabig · Mar 21, 2005, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by MacAttack418:
man did the rebate for the kingston memory end yesturday? one day to late o well

How strange. The rebate must have ended yesterday because I don't see it anymore. Also, when I ordered they were fully stocked. Now they say to call for availability.

Chris

Garage81 · Mar 21, 2005, 01:46 PM

i put in my vote for the samsung from eWiz. worth the extra bucks in my mind. eWiz was a great company to deal with also.

John123 · Mar 21, 2005, 04:22 PM

Kingston 1GB chip arrived today from Outpost.com. $136.49 after rebate.

Great deal and it works flawlessly.

fady · Mar 22, 2005, 08:19 PM

Hi...

here is my experience with my memory upgrade.
I initially purchased 1 gig of RAM made by Kingmax from Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1). It simply did not work... i.e. I could install it and the computer would turn on but would freeze/crash every single time! I could not even test it.

Then... so I called Newegg. They accepted the return/refund and I sent it back.

I ordered then the Patriot memory from outpost.com (http://shop2.outpost.com/product/395...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG).

I had asked for overnight shipping...so, order completed at 10 pm and it arrived at my place this am at 10! Wow, I was impressed. I placed the chip in the computer and it works flawlessly!

Very happy and I can feel the difference particularly with iPhoto!

Cheers to all,
F.

gator · Mar 23, 2005, 12:08 AM

Seems like everyone's going with different modules now. The Patriot one should work, as Anandtech tested a similar one from that manufacturer and found it to work just fine.

I ended up going with a 1GB stick from Mushkin for $200 to use with my Rev. B 12" PB. So far works fine, ran it through memtest without problems. Customer service was nice, and shipment was quick. No complaints here so far.

plamparello · Mar 29, 2005, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by wedgewood:
ewiz comes back with a lower price, $183.34.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=D333SO1GSO

hurry up before it is sold out.

Would this ram work with a rev. B 17" powerbook? Has anyone tried it. Also garage, what kind of computer do you have?

Phil

plamparello · Mar 29, 2005, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by Garage81:
i put in my vote for the samsung from eWiz. worth the extra bucks in my mind. eWiz was a great company to deal with also.

does apple also use samsung?

wedgewood · Mar 30, 2005, 12:14 AM

Apple sells Samsung 1GB sodimm, too.
ewiz sells the same memory.

fridexter · Mar 30, 2005, 12:43 AM

The 1 gig Kingston RAM is flawless.

99RedSi · Mar 30, 2005, 09:11 AM

I just picked up 1GB of the Samsung memory from Ewiz and it works great! I never would have thought the difference in speed would be so much.

plamparello · Mar 30, 2005, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by wedgewood:
Apple sells Samsung 1GB sodimm, too.
ewiz sells the same memory.

Does the same size ram fit in the slots for all powerbooks?

spiff72 · Mar 30, 2005, 02:21 PM

You can install one of these 1GB sticks along with the 512 that comes with the machine, right? The two modules don't need to be the same size?

This is a no-brainer! 1.5GB for $40 more than apple charges for 1GB!

spiff72 · Mar 30, 2005, 02:37 PM

Also, do we know if these are "low-power" modules? I seem to recall something about "stacked" modules, and you want to avoid these because they run hotter, and use more power. I saw it on another aftermarket RAM suppliers web site...

Thanks again,
Jeff

plamparello · Mar 30, 2005, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by wedgewood:
ewiz comes back with a lower price, $183.34.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=D333SO1GSO

hurry up before it is sold out.

Looks as if they sold out, does anyone else know of some similar deals, possibly with samsung ram again?

EvanV · Mar 30, 2005, 09:43 PM

Ordered two Patriot 1GB (2GB Total) from Outpost.com Monday night and arrived in Canada this morning. Ran memtest and passed... Haven't really tested it out all that much since I just finished running memtest and it took like 3 and a half hours... First time I ever installed RAM or anything, and worked out good. Thought I would screw it up but its pretty easy to do with the PowerBook. FYI I am running a 1.25GHz AlBook 15''...

Dark Rob · Apr 1, 2005, 11:37 AM

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4389075

^^^

I think I will have to jump on that deal...

I was intending on just buying one stick, but if I can get 2 sticks for 2 gigs of ram for under 300...

Guys should I go for 1.25 gigs for 140 bucks, or 2 gigs of ram for 280 bucks? Im a power user but I dont use power programs (im talking 4 browers, limewire, music, cd burning, MS word, etc open at the same time).

Thanks

olePigeon · Apr 1, 2005, 04:03 PM

Funny note. Two lines down, the exact same product for $199.99.

Will V. · Apr 1, 2005, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by olePigeon:
Funny note. Two lines down, the exact same product for $199.99.

Ooh, which one to get? Hmm, I'll have to think about that one for a while...

Seriously, I picked up a gig of Micron/Crucial memory a week or two ago off eBay, it was about $180 shipped. Good stuff, and great service from the seller.

PMDaly · Apr 2, 2005, 04:40 PM

I ordered the kingston gig stick from outpost with next day shipping, which was only 1 day btw. I just installed it and it's working great! Just to test the limits (also, I have a gig stick and a 256 stick) I ran everything in my dock, which is 20 programs... 3 adobe, 3 macromedia, iphoto, ical, limewire, itunes, quicktime, etc.... I also have 4 qucktime Olde English clips running and music in the background. My computer is just now starting to slow down. This is such a great buy. 150 w/ next day shipping. I might actaully get another stick at this price.

wedgewood · Apr 6, 2005, 07:37 AM

ewiz comes back with lower price, $175.10

MacAttack418 · Apr 6, 2005, 10:35 AM

So happy I ordered the kingston chip two days ago and its allready here. its funny I was reading this tread when I saw the DHL van drive by. those people didnt knock on the door

My parents are now making me wait 2 hours to install it

Garage81 · Apr 6, 2005, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by wedgewood:
ewiz comes back with lower price, $175.10

MacAttack418 · Apr 6, 2005, 01:43 PM

Its in and working fine

it gets a

from me

PMDaly · Apr 7, 2005, 12:28 PM

How can I test all my mem with memtest 4.05M? the command to get it running is /Applications/memtest-4.0xM/memtest all 1 and i replaced 'all' with 1250 (which is the amnt of ram i have now) and it said available memory was 73... do i need to quit every program i'm running? can i run this during start up? what's the best way to run this so i can test ALL of my memory. Thanks.

filmerp · Apr 8, 2005, 04:36 PM

Can I use any PC2700 RAM? I see a number of different options on the outpost site:
http://shop4.outpost.com/category/Ou...O-Dimm+PC2700/

What's the difference between DDR vs. SO-Dimm vs. 'Notebook Memory?'

gator · Apr 8, 2005, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by PMDaly:
How can I test all my mem with memtest 4.05M? the command to get it running is /Applications/memtest-4.0xM/memtest all 1 and i replaced 'all' with 1250 (which is the amnt of ram i have now) and it said available memory was 73... do i need to quit every program i'm running? can i run this during start up? what's the best way to run this so i can test ALL of my memory. Thanks.

Use rember as a front-end to memtest

http://www.kelleycomputing.net:16080/rember/

emintolga · Apr 11, 2005, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by fady:
Hi...

here is my experience with my memory upgrade.
I initially purchased 1 gig of RAM made by Kingmax from Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1). It simply did not work... i.e. I could install it and the computer would turn on but would freeze/crash every single time! I could not even test it.

Then... so I called Newegg. They accepted the return/refund and I sent it back.

I ordered then the Patriot memory from outpost.com (http://shop2.outpost.com/product/395...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG).

I had asked for overnight shipping...so, order completed at 10 pm and it arrived at my place this am at 10! Wow, I was impressed. I placed the chip in the computer and it works flawlessly!

Very happy and I can feel the difference particularly with iPhoto!

Cheers to all,
F.

Is it suitible for my 17" G4 1.5Ghz Powerbook???
Thanks...

jonnyc · Apr 16, 2005, 03:30 AM

my 1gig kingston stick from outpost ($139) just arrived, installed in minutes and is running great!

very happy with this, thanks for all the advice on this thread

asodamiac · Apr 16, 2005, 03:31 AM

i just got my ram yesterday too. now im just waiting on the mac! did you print out the rebate for the kingston ram? $20 dollars off if you ordered by 4/13 or 4/14. dont remember..

maphro · Apr 17, 2005, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by EvanV

Ordered two Patriot 1GB (2GB Total) from Outpost.com Monday night and arrived in Canada this morning. Ran memtest and passed... Haven't really tested it out all that much since I just finished running memtest and it took like 3 and a half hours... First time I ever installed RAM or anything, and worked out good. Thought I would screw it up but its pretty easy to do with the PowerBook. FYI I am running a 1.25GHz AlBook 15''...

did you have to pay extra shipping fees and border crossing fees for it to ship to Canada?

Is there any good deal I can get in Calgary?

maphro · Apr 17, 2005, 09:53 AM

never mind.. I bought it.....just now at outpost as well.. but the 139.99 deal instead.. =) too lazy to head out the door..